Mangia

 Jumbo shrimp are the largest and most expensive available. Every bite is worth it. The look of this is magnificent-it's a party dish. 

Some very fussy customers cannot live without this simple salad. Our version of this classic is very Italian, with a dash of Tabasco for a lick of heat.

Three different kinds of seeds cumin, coriander, and fennel encrust these tuna steaks, which we simply pan-fried. At Mangia, we like our tuna rare, deep red in the center. Follow the suggested timing…

The type of paprika you use makes a big difference. Szeged paprika from Hungary imparts a deep red color and round sweetness; here it balances the heat of the cayenne in the spice rub. Make extra rub…

Poaching guarantees moist fish, and here tomatoes, fennel seeds, and white wine provide subtle flavor. If your fish market does not carry halibut fillets, use halibut steaks, cut 1 inch thick. While …

A Mexican spice rub enhances the sweet taste of red snapper. This entrée makes an easy summer meal with a salad and a bottle of crisp wine. Try it with the fresh cucumber and avocado combination we s…

Flageolets are actually immature pod beans that are picked and removed from their pods when still green. Originally cultivated in the Americas, they were adopted by the French in the nineteenth centu…

A simple poaching liquid, the French court bouillon, imparts flavor to cod fillets that are then topped with a Mediterranean-style fresh tomato sauce. You can make the sauce a day in advance if you l…

Creamy chickpeas, bitter broccoli rabe, sweet shallots, and a snappy red pepper puree the combination looks great and tastes good, too. In case you are thinking you might like to use canned chickpeas…

Tangy goat cheese and sautéed sweet peppers make a winning combination with lentils. This is simple to put together and quick to assemble, and has a subtle French feel to it. Serve with a platter of …

Look for sweet white runner beans in specialty markets. These are large beans, almost one inch in length. They have a sweet taste and wonderful, creamy texture when cooked. Because of their size, the…

At Mangia, we roast fruit. Here it is grapes, a wonderful touch that softens their texture, "bursting" them as it concentrates their sweetness. With toasted almonds and fresh mint, this salad is fini…

Ricotta salata cheese is made from sheep's milk and is similar to feta but with a creamier consistency. It is slightly sweet in flavor and makes a nice complement to the vegetables and beans in this …

Wonderful on its own with a warm tortilla or two, with meat or fish, or a selection of vegetable salads, this looks especially appealing on a plain white platter-which is just how we serve it at Mang…

Roasted prosciutto adds a lovely saltiness and crunch to the yielding, tender texture of the beans in this salad. A lot of fresh sage adds singular color and aroma.